Ukrainian Pilots Intercepted A Russian "Knyaz Veshchy Oleg" UAV At An Altitude Of 3,600 Meters

• 3.09.2026, 8:33

Video evidence.

Drone operators from the Ukrainian Armed Forces’ 125th Separate Heavy Mechanized Brigade intercepted and destroyed a Russian “Knyaz Veshchy Oleg” reconnaissance UAV.

According to Censor.NET, the pilots used STING interceptor drones from the “Wild Hornets” unit to take down the Russian drone at an altitude of 3,600 meters—which is unusual for this type of drone.

The reconnaissance UAV was destroyed in flight, before it had a chance to carry out its reconnaissance mission.

Details about the UAV

“Prince Oleg the Prophet” is a new Russian reconnaissance system designed to conduct reconnaissance operations.

The drone’s stated maximum speed is 130 km/h, its maximum flight altitude is 3,000 meters, its range is 45 km, and its flight duration is up to 3.5 hours.

Ukrainian operators shot down the drone at an altitude of 3,600 meters, which exceeds the maximum flight altitude stated by the manufacturer.